The search for “the second beach to the right” gives a good chance to get to know the girls. Akari wonders if it was Peter Pan himself who sent the invitations. Aika hoped for a day of relaxation. Alice figures it may be a plot against them. The latter makes me wonder if she has a mind always unsure of the motives of those around her, or if she really does find herself being looked down upon by the older Undines of the Orange Company, jealous of her ability with an oar at her younger age.

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Alongside the Undines guiding people over water, and the Salamanders watching over the planet from the skies, there are the flighted Sylphs delivering packages. The four become complete with the Gnomes.

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Alice of the Orange Planet enters, and finally there’s an episode that doesn’t feel as if it’s filled with flaws.

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Something I noticed when watching the first episode was how everyone has an A-name. Akari, Ai, Aika, Alicia, Akamatsu. This continues with Akira and Athena.

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How well does cover art reflect the contents of a series? What happens when a cover shows a leisurely scene, but can be interpreted differently?

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